STAFF PICK / events
Saturday, 7 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Annual shindig features Pom Pom Queens of Bat N’ Rouge fame, Rutabaga Queens, The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Dell’Arte, Shea Freelove, the Eye Rockestra, live and silent auction and is hosted by Bob Ornelas. Bring a donation for Food for People. $15/$25 a pair. www.arcatatheater.com. 822-1220.
STAFF PICK / events, theater, music, dance, art, Comedy, sports, spoken word, lecture, etc.
Thursday, 9 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Presenting a vaudevillian showcase of the county’s finest dancers, musicians, circus performers. Night ends with a dance party led by Arcata’s Small Axe Ensemble. Benefit for Six Rivers Planned Parenthood’s Spare Change. $7. E-mail humboldtvarietyville@yahoo.com. 408-515-2801.
STAFF PICK / music
Thursday, 9 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. Cosmic auditory scientist blows your mind. R/D and Noah D open. $15. arcatatheater.com. 822-1220.
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Friday, Saturday, 8 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main Street. John Osborne’s sharply funny, fiercely honest exploration of political disillusionment and basic human yearning. Directed by John Heckel. $15/$13 students and seniors. ferndale-rep.org. 800-838-3006.
STAFF PICK / music / 7:30 p.m. Mosgo’s, 2461 Alliance Road, Arcata. $3. 826-1195.
STAFF PICK / theater / 8 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. World renowned clown troupe performs using elements of mime technique, acrobatics, juggling, eccentric dance, live music, improvisation, and puppetry. $15/$10 sliding scale. 822-1575.
STAFF PICK / music / 10 p.m. Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata. 500+ shows, 8 Years, 7 National Tours, 6 CDs and counting… Have shared billing with: The Mother Hips, ALO, The Slip, The 88, Israel Vibrations, Merl Saunders, STS9, JFJO, Particle, Perpetual Groove, Vinyl, John Brown’s Body, and more. $10. 826-2739.
music / 6-10 a.m. Oberon Grill, 516 2nd St., Eureka. Dale Winget will sing old standards and play guitar. www.oberongrill.com. 443-3663.
music, food / 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Arcata Plaza, Ninth and G streets. Bring your picnic gear and visit participating restaurants to ask about a boxed lunch. Music by Jim Lahman Band. www.arcatamainstreet.com. 822-4500.
events, art / Noon-5 p.m. Redwood Art Association Gallery, 527 Fourth St., Eureka. None. www.redwoodart.org. 268-0755.
music / Noon. Sandy Bar Ranch, Orleans. Opportunity for acoustic musicians of all levels and styles to learn, play, and enjoy acoustic music in a beautiful mountain setting and supportive environment. $200. 530-627-3379.
music / 5-9 p.m. Benbow Inn, 445 Lake Benbow Dr., Garberville. Enjoy live jazz music. www.benbowhotelandresort.com. 800-355-3301.
music / 6 p.m. Mad River Brewing Company, 195 Taylor Way, Blue Lake. 599-5748.
music / 6 p.m. Chapala Cafe, 201 2nd St., Eureka. 443-9514.
books / 7 p.m. Northtown Books, 957 H St., Arcata. Authors read and sign their poetry book “Sanae, Senryu Poet: Her Life in 5-7-5.” 822-2834.
dance / 7:30 p.m. Arcata Veterans Memorial Building, 1425 J St. Dance the night away with caller Tara Stetz and the Striped Pig Stringband. Includes a lesson. No partner necessary. $7/$6 members. 822-5394.
music / 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Central Station Cocktail Lounge, 1631 Central Ave., McKinleyville. MySpace.com/centralstation. 839-2013.
theater / 8 p.m. Ferndale Repertory Theater, 447 Main St. One of Broadway’s most successful musicals centers on a close-knit group of starving artists in the Lower Manhattan slums who celebrate love, confront fear, and seek truth in the face of terminal disease and poverty. $17/$15 students and seniors. 800-838-3006.
music / 9 p.m. Six Rivers Brewery, 1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville. Local folk rock, tropical and blues band. 839-7580.
music / 9 p.m. Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way. www.bluelakecasino.com. 668-9770.
music / 9 p.m. Boiler Room, 3534 Broadway, Eureka. Shake yer ass. Watch yourself. 443-5464.
music / 9 p.m. Pearl Lounge, 507 2nd St., Eureka. $5.
music / 9 p.m. Lil’ Red Lion, 1506 5th St., Eureka. 444-1344.
music / 9 p.m. Bear River Casino, 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta. www.bearrivercasino.com. 933-9644.
music / 9 p.m. Cher-Ae-Heights Casino, 27 Scenic Dr., Trinidad. Get yer Squid on! www.cheraeheightscasino.com. 677-3611.
music / 9:30 p.m. Ragg’s Rack Room, 615 5th St., Eureka. Video DJ + pool. Not bad. 442-2989.
music / 10 p.m. Jambalaya, 915 H St., Arcata. $3. 822-4766.
music / 10 p.m. Sidelines, 732 9th St., Arcata. 822-0919.
music / 10 p.m. The Depot, HSU. Free for HSU students. $3. www.humboldt.edu/aspresents. 826-3928.
movies / 11 p.m. Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St. He came back to settle the score with someone. Anyone. EVERYONE. $5. 822-1220.
STAFF PICK / events, theater, music, dance, art, Comedy, sports, spoken word, lecture, etc. / 9 p.m. Arcata Playhouse, 1251 Ninth St. Presenting a vaudevillian showcase of the county’s finest dancers, musicians, circus performers. Night ends with a dance party led by Arcata’s Small Axe Ensemble. Benefit for Six Rivers Planned Parenthood’s Spare Change. $7. E-mail humboldtvarietyville@yahoo.com. 408-515-2801.
